flat tire BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2014 F12M User Guide

These pressure values can also be found on
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's
door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
Tire inflation pressure values up to
100 mph/160 km/h
M6
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/40 R 19 100
front M+S XL
255/35 R 20 97
front M+S XL2.5 / 362.5 / 36Front: 265/40 ZR
19 102 (Y) XL
Rear: 295/35 ZR
19 104 (Y) XL2.2 / 31
--
2.2 / 31Front: 265/35 ZR
20 99 (Y) XL
Rear: 295/30 ZR
20 101 (Y) XL2.4 / 34
--
2.4 / 34Tire inflation pressures at max.
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
Tire inflation pressure values over
100 mph/160 km/h
M6Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires255/40 R 19 100
front M+S XL2.8 / 403.0 / 43255/35 R 20 97
front M+S XL3.0 / 433.2 / 46Front: 265/40 ZR
19 102 (Y) XL
Rear: 295/35 ZR
19 104 (Y) XL2.6 / 37
--
2.6 / 37Front: 265/35 ZR
20 99 (Y) XL
Rear: 295/30 ZR
20 101 (Y) XL2.8 / 40
--
2.8 / 40
Tire identification marks
Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
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sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles. This can impair the handling
characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Repairing a flat tire
Safety measures in case of a breakdown
Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away by set‐
ting the parking brake.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the
immediate area in a safe place, such as behind
a guardrail.
If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an ap‐
propriate distance.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regula‐
tions.◀
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
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▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Storage The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
Sealing container
▷Sealing container, arrow 1.▷Filling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor1Holder for bottle2Compressor3Connector/cable for socket4Connection hose5On/off reel6Inflation pressure dial7Reduce inflation pressure
Filling the tire with sealant
1.Shake the sealing container.2.Pull the connection hose fully out of the
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3.Screw the connection hose onto the con‐
nector of the sealant container.4.Insert the sealant container on the com‐
pressor housing in an upright position.5.Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer onto the tire valve of the defective
wheel.6.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into the power socket inside the
vehicle.7.With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, reel on the compressor.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐
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If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.2.Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant container.3.Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer previously connected to the tire
valve with the available connector on the
sealant container.
This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐
ing from the container.4.Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐
ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷255/40 R 19▷255/35 R 20
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, if needed
briefly activate M Dynamic Mode.
Maximum speed with snow chains
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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Lights in the trunk lidAccess to the lights
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
Inside brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
24-watt bulb, HP24W.
1.Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.2.Pull off the connector.3.Replace the bulb.4.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
16-watt bulb, W16W.1.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.2.Pull out the bulb and replace it.3.Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
trunk lid in reverse order.
Changing wheels
Hints
When sealants are used, an immediate wheel
change when there is a loss of tire inflation
pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐
sary.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
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Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 64
Entering a car wash 205
Equipment, interior 149
Error displays, see Check Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 129
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 201
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 167
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 208
First aid kit 200
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 203
Flat tire, changing wheels 196
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 164
Floor carpet, care 208
Floor mats, care 208
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 164 Front airbags 106
Front center armrest 156
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 114
Front lights 193
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 108
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 108
Front seats 55
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 194
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, current 90
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 95
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 172
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel, tank capacity 213
Fuse 197
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 149
Gasoline 174
Gear change 80
Gear shift indicator 93
General driving notes 163
Glare shield 151
Glove compartment 155
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 212
Ground clearance 165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 199
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 75
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 193
Headlights, care 206
Headlight washer system 75
Head restraints 55
Head restraints, front 59
Head-up Display 98
Head-up Display, care 209
Head-up display, M view 99
Head-up display, standard view 99
Heavy cargo, stowing 167
Height, seats 55
Height, vehicle 212
High-beam Assistant 103
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Higher speed range 165
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 129
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 157
Hood 185
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-up Display 98
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 89
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 89
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 111 , 113
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 85
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 85
Individual air distribution 145
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 64
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 176
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 95
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 199
Intelligent Safety 113 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 145
Interior equipment 149
Interior lights 104
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 92
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196
Jump-starting 201
K Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 106
L Lamp replacement, front 193
Lamp replacement, rear 195
Lane departure warning 123
Lane margin, warning 123
Language on Control Dis‐ play 98
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 167
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 67
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 207
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 195
LED light 195
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 194 Length, vehicle 212
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light alloy wheels, care 208
Light control 102
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 194
Lighting 101
Lighting, speaker 104
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 101
Lights 101
Lights and bulbs 193
Load 167
Loading 166
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 101
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 103
Lower back support 56
Low Speed Assistant 79
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 191
Maintenance require‐ ments 191
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 92
Maintenance system, BMW 191
Make-up mirror 151
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 85
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Service, Roadside Assis‐tance 200
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 132
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 64
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift Lights 100
Shoulder support 57
Side airbags 106
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 55
Size 212
Ski bag 153
Smallest turning radius 212
Smoker's package 151
Snow chains 184
Socket 152
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 191
SOS button 199
Spare fuse 197
Speaker lighting 104
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96
Stability control systems 129
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99 Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 132
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartments 155
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 155
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 209
Summer tires, tread 179
Sun visor 151
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 148
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 147
System states of dynamic driving 91
T
Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lights 195
Tail lights 195
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 212
Technology, BMW M 160 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 89
Terminal, starting aid 201
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 119
Thigh support 56
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 55
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 180
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 212
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 203
Towing 202
Tow lug, see tow fitting 203
Tow-starting 202
Tow truck 202
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